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September 9, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Wesley Fowlks, who is counted absent.
Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan
Absent: Wesley Fowlks
Every vote, in order
5. New Business
Accept with regret the resignation of John Skinner from the Steele Farm Committee with great appreciation for his years of service
Member McKiernan moved to accept with regret the resignation of John Skinner from the Steele Farm Committee with great appreciation for his years of service. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to accept with regret the resignation of John Skinner from the Steele Farm Committee with great appreciation for his years of service. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Stemple)
Appoint Catie Coyne to the Steele Farm Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
Member McKiernan moved to appoint Catie Coyne to the Steele Farm Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to appoint Catie Coyne to the Steele Farm Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Santosh Verma to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027
Member McKiernan moved to appoint Santosh Verma to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to appoint Santosh Verma to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Sundaram)
d. Action: Grant acceptance from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a power stretcher
Approve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $61,245
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $61,245. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $61,245. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
e. Action: Vote to adopt the Town of Boxborough, Hazard Mitigation Plan Update April 2024
Adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
f. Action: Authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land - 654 Rear Hill Road
Authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 654 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 654 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 654 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
g. Action: Authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land - 342 & 342 Rear Hill Rd
Authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 342 & 342 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 342 & 342 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a gift of land at 342 & 342 Rear Hill Road at their discretion and following due diligence. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
h. Action: FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) target calendar
Accept the FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) target calendar as presented
Member McKiernan moved to accept the FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) target calendar as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to accept the FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) target calendar as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Stemple)
8. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024, and August 19, 2024, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024, and August 19, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024, and August 19, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Adjourn
Member McKiernan moved to adjourn at 8:56pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to adjourn at 8:56pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Stemple)
From the Boxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Boxborough Select Board page (named group photo, LCTV) — Sam Anderson, Priya Sundaram, Wes Fowlks, Bob Stemple and Kristin Hilberg. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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